Spring is in the air at North Platte Community College. The music department is hoping to usher in the season a little faster by hosting a spring-themed concert at 7 p.m. March 10.
The event is free and open to the public. It will be in the McDonald-Belton Theater on NPCC’s South Campus.
“The concert will be filled with upbeat classics to get everyone in the mood for warmer weather,” said Elizabeth Peters, NPCC music instructor. “Each of our ensembles will be showcased, and there will be a lot of variety in the program.”
Song selections will include “There You’ll Be,” from the “Pearl Harbor” soundtrack, the famous Beatles’ number, “Hey Jude,” the popular musical theater/jazz song, “42nd Street” and the gospel piece, “Praise His Holy Name.”
Peters will direct the concert choir, Ron Daly will direct the jazz band and Carmen Allen will direct the chamber ensemble.
“The NPCC chapter of the National Association of Music Education will sell flowers at the door for $2 each, if people would like to buy one for a performer or just to get in the mood for spring,” said Peters. “Free will donations to support the organization will also be accepted.”
The following will perform. A * denotes performers who are also in select choir, and ** denotes guest performers.
Chamber ensemble:
- Holly McPheeters – flute
- Elizabeth Peters – clarinet **
- Malachi Murtaugh – trumpet
- Bob Allen – trumpet **
- Donna Pucket – alto saxophone **
- Bert Ogg – euphonium/bass clarinet
- Ryan Carey – trombone
- Walker Baird – tuba
Jazz band:
- Stephan Capal – alto sax
- Tori Daly – alto sax **
- Donna Pucket – tenor sax **
- Justin Morgan – baritone sax
- Malachi Murtaugh – trumpet
- Ryan Carey – trombone
- Walker Baird – tuba
- Logan Winters – piano **
- Tristan Winters – percussion **
Concert choir:
Sopranos:
- MaKenna Ketter*
- Jade Higgins*
- Brianna Mason*
- Valerie Most
Altos:
- Ceara Franke
- Bailey Rickertsen*
- Katie Roessler*
- Amy Taft
Tenors:
- Walker Baird
- Ryan Carey*
- Jacob McNeel*
- Bert Ogg
Bass:
- Malachi Murtaugh*
- Justin Morgan*
- Trevor Pochop